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7 of the Best Reviewed Cigars on Cigar World

Tagged Drew Estate, Olivia, Bolivar, My Father, CAO , La Gloria Cubana, Punch
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Much is made about cigar reviews. Check out any cigar brand’s website, and you’ll be sure to see displays indicating the plaudits the company has earned over the years. While we appreciate professional reviews, we also value how you, the actual consumer, rate cigars! That’s why we encourage our members to rate their favorite cigars, and that’s also why we’re sharing seven of the best-reviewed cigars on Cigar World.

Check them out and add them to your humidor!

*NOTE — all of these cigars have received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 or higher.

Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9

Liga Privada No. 9 has become so popular among cigar lovers that simply finding it for sale can be tricky. The good news is that if you manage to get your hands on one of these Connecticut Broadleaf beauties, you’re almost guaranteed to love it.

Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro

Speaking of dark, delicious cigars, the Serie V Melanio Maduro from Oliva is a classic smoke that’s as critically acclaimed as it is beloved. Velvety smooth with notes of German chocolate cake, this is a smoke every aficionado should try at least once.

Bolivar Gran Republica

Featuring tobacco from five different countries, Bolivar Gran Republica delivers an incredibly balanced and traditional smoking experience. Plus, you can pick one up for under $8 — making it one of the best buys on our list!

My Father Flor de Las Antillas

The Cigar Aficionado cigar of the year for 2012 has delighted fans for a decade-plus, and it’s easy to see why. This Nicaraguan puro offers a tremendous smoking experience defined by notes of cocoa, pepper, and sweet cedar.

CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo

CAO has a long history of releasing exotic cigars, but one of the most popular is the Amazon Basin Extra Añejo. As its name implies, this version of Amazon Basin was allowed to age for a further two years to fully develop the flavors held within its tobacco.

La Gloria Cubana Serie R

Rated 92 by Cigar Aficionado and adored by loyal La Gloria Cubana Society members, Serie R is an exceptional showcase of Ecuadorian Sumatra tobacco. A must-try for fans of big-ring gauge cigars!

Punch Golden Era

Featuring authentic Corojo sourced from the Eiroa farm in Honduras, Punch Golden Era is a classy throwback to when Corojo tobacco was king. If you’ve never had a Punch Cigar, this is an ideal place to start your journey.

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